Bent Pushrod from Brake Pedal to M/C

[Ken Tuvman]

And the pushrod hole is tapered enough to allow the angled pushrod enough freedom of movement?

Thanks Martin - will check that out

[Ken Tuvman]

Okay - figured out what the problem is - had car at son's shop tonight - we replaced the clutch cable and Bowden tube - much better action now! The accelerator pedal didn't have a spring behind it but it does now and much nicer feel.

Figured out the sticking brake pedal > there was a previous repair to the front end collision damage - somebody did some not so precise welding in bulkhead area - the master cylinder is not sitting straight and level - it's definitely out of alignment - so we're going to address that as soon as I can grab my son again.

Thank You everyone for your suggestions.

[Phil Planck]

Thanks for update. Niw for a solid fix.

[Ken Tuvman]

Thanks for update. Niw for a solid fix.

Back at it this afternoon and after receiving a pep talk from Martin B. - Not quite there but making progress by tightening down master cylinder nuts with a 13mm curved wrench - The brake pedal is returning with the bent brake pushrod so next session will try with the new pushrod that is straight. Getting exciting here . . .

[Greg Scallon]

Hey Ken, I guess you know now how the pushrod got bent. .

Good sleuthing. Glad you're on track to getting it all fixed up.
-Greg